Our Leadership

Knapdale Storage LLC is led by Jody Gilzene, a seasoned real estate investor, former DOJ federal prosecutor, US Air Force JAG officer and financial crimes legal counsel for the largest US bank.

With over 20 years of combined legal, leadership, and investment experience, Jody brings strategic insight, disciplined execution, and a commitment to integrity to every acquisition and partnership. Learn more about Jody's background below.

Jody Gilzene, Esq.

Founder & Senior Executive Officer
U.S. Air Force Veteran

Jody completed her first real estate investment deal in 2004, with the purchase of a duplex during law school. Since that first investment, she has learned a lot! While working as an attorney, she has led and completed various real estate investments in Texas.

Jody combines her real estate experiences, legal acumen, leadership experience, and strategic insight to lead our high-impact storage and warehouse facilities investment group.

Jody oversees our investment strategies and facilities acquisition.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Cornell University

Master of Laws (LLM), Securities & Financial Regulation, Georgetown University Law Center

Juris Doctor (JD), Cooley Law School

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago

Certification

Real Estate Investing & Finance, Cornell University

Interesting Facts

Jody was a Division I NCAA basketball scholarship student-athlete throughout all four years of college.

Jody is a naturalized US citizen and first-generation immigrant, born in Jamaica.

In her free time, Jody enjoys spending time with her family and close friends, traveling, and learning new skills.

Jody's Social Media

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